Prepare against Michalis Florentiades
Cyprus · World #48,944 classical · FIDE ID 5900379
Our database contains 150 games by Michalis Florentiades, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michalis Florentiades's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michalis Florentiades before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,897 | 2,094 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,070 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 50 | 58 | 42 | 33.3% |
| As White | 79 | 23 | 37 | 19 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michalis Florentiades's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michalis Florentiades's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 63.3% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 26.6% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 8 | 10.1% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Florentiades usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 53.8% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 25.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Michalis Florentiades's chess games
All 150 games by Michalis Florentiades in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 50 wins, 58 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Sergio Rocha | 2,405 | Olympiad-37 | B23 |
| Jan 2000 | Alkis Martidis | 2,275 | chT-CYP | C26 |
| Apr 2022 | Ioannis Damianou | 2,176 | ch-CYP | B25 |
| Jan 2011 | Costas Hadjiyiannis | 2,166 | ch-CYP Open | D27 |
| Jan 2019 | Panikos Savva | 2,065 | ch-CYP | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2022 | 35 | 17.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 24 | 17 | 1,870 |
| 43rd ch-CYP | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,249 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,902 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Lemesos Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Lefkosia Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michalis Florentiades's chess games?
150 games by Michalis Florentiades, from Jul 2006 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Michalis Florentiades has played.
What does Michalis Florentiades play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Michalis Florentiades opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michalis Florentiades answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michalis Florentiades play as White?
As White, Michalis Florentiades's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 26.3% win rate); London System (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michalis Florentiades play as Black?
As Black, Michalis Florentiades most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Michalis Florentiades's FIDE rating?
Michalis Florentiades is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Michalis Florentiades played?
Our database contains 150 games by Michalis Florentiades, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 58 draws, 42 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michalis Florentiades?
150 games by Michalis Florentiades reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.